Panasonic unveils its "stylish" Lumix GX1
Panasonic is introducing yet another line of Micro Four Thirds cameras with the GX1, which sports a 16-megapixel sensor
Author: Olivier Laurent
07 Nov 2011 Tags: PanasonicPanasonic gx1
Three years after the launch of the Micro Four Thirds, Panasonic has unveiled its fourth line of cameras that uses the interchangeable lens camera technology.
The Lumix GX1 borrows some of its features, such as its 16-megapixel Live MOS sensor, from the G3 camera. It offers a sensitivity range of up to ISO 12,800 and features the high-speed image processor Venus Engine.
Inspiration for the GX1's body came from Panasonic GF line of cameras, but features a "higher-built quality than the GF1," says Barnaby Sykes, product manager for Lumix G at Panasonic UK. "The GX line is a premium line of cameras," he adds.
The GX1 also offfers a burst rate of 4.2fps at full resolution, a pinpoint autofocus mode as in the G3, and full-HD movie recording capabilities in MP4 and AVCHD format.
The camera weighs 413g and will be available from mid-December starting at £599 with its standard 14-42mm zoom.
For more information, visit www.panasonic.co.uk.
Comments
Looks a lot like the old Panasonic LC1/L1 cross-bred with a GF1, which isn't a bad thing.
Whilst the camera is great, what is also required from one or other of the micro 4/3rds stables is a range of large aperture lenses. The Olympus 45mm f1.8 is tremendous, but more like it are needed.
There is only one word to describe that camera "Ugly".
Who do they think that camera will appeal to?
I've used other Panasonics with great success, especially the GH-2 for video and FT2 for underwater and general survivability.
I question the value of loading a little camera like the GX-1 with a top-heavy EVF though, and would rather have this built-in or not bother.
For looks, I'd take the gunmetal-finish option.
Paul Reading is contemptuous of the GX1's styling and asks who the camera will appeal to. The short answer is me and many others like me. Of course, I would prefer a built-in VF but the body, like its predecessor has great style. It also happens to take good photos and doesn't break your shoulder lugging it around.
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